dekkingspercentages
Syllables
dek-kings-per-cen-ta-ges
Pronunciation
/dəˈkɪŋs pərˈsɛntaʒəs/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
dek + kings-percen-tages
The word 'dekkingspercentages' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: dek-kings-per-cen-ta-ges. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cen'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It is composed of the root 'dek', the suffix '-kings', the borrowed root 'percen', and the plural suffix '-tages'.
Definitions
- 1
The percentages of something that is covered.
Coverage percentages
“De dekkingspercentages van de zorgverzekering zijn hoog.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cen'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
dek — Open syllable, containing the root of the word. Unstressed.. kings — Closed syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix. Unstressed.. per — Open syllable, containing the root 'percen'. Unstressed.. cen — Open syllable, containing the root 'percen'. Primary stressed syllable.. ta — Open syllable, part of the suffix '-tages'. Unstressed.. ges — Closed syllable, containing the plural suffix '-tages'. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is evident in the divisions 'dek', 'per', 'ta'.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'kings' and 'ges' are maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('cen') in this compound noun.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit within the syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound do not affect the syllabification.
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